Word
recitation
Phoneticsrecita·tion
US/ˌɹɛsəˈteɪʃən/
UK/ɹɪsɪtˈeɪʃən/
Definition
n. the act of reading or speaking a poem, story, or piece of music out loud. It is often used when you perform a piece of work in front of an audience.
n. the act of reading or speaking a text aloud, typically as a performance. Often used in the context of poetry, music, or religious scripture.
Examples
“The student gave a beautiful recitation of the poem.”
“The school organized a poetry night where students could share their favorite recitations with the community.”
“The recitation of the national anthem before the match serves as a powerful reminder of the shared history and values that bind the nation together.”
Examples
simple
“The student gave a beautiful recitation of the poem.”
contextual
“The school organized a poetry night where students could share their favorite recitations with the community.”
complex
“The recitation of the national anthem before the match serves as a powerful reminder of the shared history and values that bind the nation together.”
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French récitation, from Latin recitatio, equivalent to recite + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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